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Displaying social icons

Last updated August 09, 2017 15:31

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You can display social icons from more than 30 services on your site. Social icons are available on every template, either through built-in social icons or the Social Links Block. Displaying social icons is a great way to encourage visitors to follow and connect with you.

Templates with built-in social icons

These templates have built-in social icons. After connecting your accounts, social icons will display automatically. Their design may vary between templates.

What if my template doesn't have built-in icons?

If your template doesn’t have built-in social icons, use the Social Links Block. It’s common to place the Social Links Block in the header or footer.

For example, Bedford and Hayden don’t have built-in social icons, but you can add them to your site by placing a Social Links Block in the footer.

Some templates, like Galapagos, have built-in, removable Social Links Blocks in their footers. When you connect a social account, the icons will appear in the the Social Links Block if you haven't removed the block.

Add social icons

If your template has built-in icons, repeat these steps for each social icon you want to add to your site.

Step 1 - Connect an account

In the Home Menu, click Settings, and then click Connected Accounts.

Click Connect Account.

In the Connected Accounts menu, select the account to add.

Step 2 - Allow permission

Certain services require that you log in and allow Squarespace to access your information. Follow the steps that appear to verify your account. Not all services require this step.

Step 3 - Complete the information

These steps are different for each social account. For specific instructions, visit the guides below.

For most accounts:

In the Link Title box, enter text to display when hovering over the social icon. (For example, Twitter or Follow me @Yourname.)